Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026

This bill changes who can receive Social Security and Medicare benefits. It would remove two of the four categories of people currently listed as eligible for Medicare under Section 1899C of the Social Security Act. People enrolled in Medicare when the bill becomes law would be treated as having been enrolled on the date Public Law 119-21 was enacted. It would also bar monthly Social Security benefits for anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident, starting the month after the bill becomes law. Finally, it would remove three exemptions from the definition of employment for Social Security and Medicare (FICA) payroll taxes, starting with the tax year after the year it becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Nancy Mace Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors